The Blue Carbuncle | Arthur Conan Doyle | A Bitesized Audiobook
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A festive Sherlock Holmes adventure, in which the great detective follows a trail of clues connecting a battered old hat and a lost Christmas goose to the notorious theft of a valuable gem, the blue carbuncle. Can Holmes find the missing jewel, collect the reward, and save an innocent man from prison? The story begins at 00:01:28.
Narrated/performed by Simon Stanhope, aka Bitesized Audio. If you enjoy this content and would like to help me keep creating, there are a few ways you can support me (and get access to exclusive content):
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Timestamps:
00:00:00 Introduction
00:01:28 The Adventure of the Blue Carbuncle
00:51:55 Credits, thanks and further listening
The music used at the beginning and end of the story is an extract from 'Duet for Two Violins' by Luigi Boccherini, Op 5 N2 Larghetto.
About the author: Arthur Ignatius Conan Doyle (1859-1930) was a Scottish doctor and author, celebrated for his world-famous creation Sherlock Holmes, the consulting detective who set the standard for crime fiction into the 20th century and beyond. In addition to his Holmes stories, Conan Doyle is also remembered for his fantasy and science fiction novels and stories, including 'The Parasite' and 'The Lost World' series of novels, his historical fiction, and for numerous short stories contributed to magazines over a 40 year period. He was knighted by King Edward VII in the 1902 Coronation Honours.
'The Adventure of the Blue Carbuncle' was first published in the January 1892 edition of The Strand Magazine. It was the fifth short story to feature the character of Sherlock Holmes and was subsequently re-published in book form when the first 12 stories were collected together as 'The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes' later that year. It has been frequently adapted for radio and television; it is one of only six surviving episodes of the 1960s BBC television series starring Peter Cushing as Holmes, and it also featured in the first series of the 1980s Granada TV series starring Jeremy Brett.
A note on the text: for those reading along with the book, please be aware that there may be some minor differences between the text of the story as originally printed in The Strand (1892) and the later book publications. For clarity, the text read here is the original 1892 Strand Magazine version.
Recording © Bitesized Audio 2023
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A festive Sherlock Holmes adventure, in which the great detective follows a trail of clues connecting a battered old hat and a lost Christmas goose to the notorious theft of a valuable gem, the blue carbuncle. Can Holmes find the missing jewel, collect the reward, and save an innocent man from prison? The story begins at 00:01:28. Narrated/performed by Simon Stanhope, aka Bitesized Audio. If you enjoy this content and would like to help me keep creating, there are a few ways you can support me (and get access to exclusive content): * Occasional/one-off support via Buy Me a Coffee: www.buymeacoffee.com/bitesizedaudio * Monthly support on Patreon: www.patreon.com/bitesizedaudio * Visit my Bandcamp page to hear more of my performances of classic stories, and you can purchase and download high quality audio files to listen offline: bitesizedaudio.bandcamp.com/ * Become a Bitesized Audio Classics member on KZread, from $1 / £1 / €1 per month: kzread.infojoin
@dalyweb
5 ай бұрын
Awesome, thank you for your time and sharing.
I am a raging insomniac and work 12 hour shifts as a nurse. You are THE person that I have on repeat all night. The only way I can escape overthinking and get an ounce of sleep ❤
@BitesizedAudio
6 ай бұрын
I'm glad to help. As someone who has suffered bouts of insomnia in the past, I sympathise. Best wishes to you
@patriciaramsey5294
6 ай бұрын
I work from sunup to sundown, and I too listen to Simon and Hugh Frazier to fall asleep. Hope you get better soon. 🤞
@Frenchblue8
5 ай бұрын
@@BitesizedAudiosorry to hear about your occasional insomnia, Simon. I think we've all pretty much experienced spates of sleep failure here and there. It's no day at the beach to be sure. The question is.. do you, yourself, listening to you, yourself, put you, yourself to sleep as well as you put US to sleep?😉 Because it is you and Watson and Holmes who carry me into Dreamland most nights, also! 🥱
@Frenchblue8
5 ай бұрын
12 hour shifts! Goodness! I haven't been in hospital often, most times just to give birth, but I know that nurses are the true heroes of the piece . And collectively, you certainly deserve more sleep then you likely are able to get. You have my gratitude and you very much are acknowledged and appreciated! The truth is that no one could bear a hospital stay without you guys, so please take care and sleep well. Simon absolutely is such a force for calming down those frayed nerves! It also becomes clear what a talented wonder, and certainly prolific writer Sir Arthur Conan Doyle was. Be well💙
@albionmyl7735
5 ай бұрын
Best wishes from Germany.... I myself working in a hospital.... is a hard work.... nobody else can understand what this means...... stay strong.... ❤️🇩🇪
The very voice for Yuletide. Many thanks. Long lost, the London of only 4 million inhabitants-- of whom so few hailed from The Indies or Africa.
The traditional Sherlock Holmes seasonal contribution!!!!
@BitesizedAudio
6 ай бұрын
Quite so!
Just as I was thinking how wonderful it would be to have a holiday story from Simon, here you are! Thank you, sir!
@BitesizedAudio
6 ай бұрын
Glad to know that, thanks Charlotte. I've not managed to do as many Christmas stories this year due to theatre commitments, but this is one I've long had in mind. I hope you enjoy. Best wishes and thanks for your support
I absolutely, resolutely, LOVE your voice. I would listen to you if you were reading a microwave manual. So soothing, calming. I’m going to England for the first time and secretly I think “wouldn’t be great if I spot you somewhere??! I would buy you a pint, as ya’ll say there and ask questions about your craft! PLEASE don’t ever stop reading to us :))😊
@BitesizedAudio
6 ай бұрын
Thank you! 😊 I hope to keep going for a while yet!
@patriciajrs46
6 ай бұрын
@@BitesizedAudioDo you like to meet people who have read your works, your fans?
One of the better short tales of Sherlock
One of my favorite Holmes tales! I also love the Grenada Television version with Jeremy Brett. I watch it every Christmas season! Thanks for reading it out for us!
@BitesizedAudio
6 ай бұрын
You're most welcome! I'm a great fan of the Granada adaptations too, especially the earlier series (they were filmed near where I grew up). Although I've not seen that particular episode for some time now I seem to remember it was one of the best. I must dig it out and re-watch it
@stephaniealeman8522
6 ай бұрын
Yes! The opening scenes of the Grenada version tracing the scintillating carbuncle’s history and the arrival home of the Countess to find it gone are some of the best of the whole series!💚
@samkennedy5554
6 ай бұрын
@BitesizedAudio are you from the North West Simon? A lot of it was filmed here in Liverpool, Cheshire & Manchester 😊 I hope you will let us know if you ever come to work in Liverpool I'd love to see you. Just recently saw The Woman in Black at the Playhouse, it was excellent. Thanks for a fantastic upload, Holmes is my favourite detective 📚
@BitesizedAudio
6 ай бұрын
@samkennedy5554 I am indeed! I grew up in Cheshire, and so many nearby stately homes - Adlington Hall, Dunham Massey, Tatton Park, Gawsworth Hall, and so many others were regular filming locations not only for Sherlock Holmes but other Granada series of the time (Brideshead for example). I still have family in Cheshire so visit often. I'll certainly let you know if I'm working in that neck of the woods in the future... I've toured plays to Liverpool and Manchester in the past, but not recently. I'll keep you posted!
@suitov
6 ай бұрын
Brett is definitely 'my' Holmes. He was wonderful. Simon, my mum lives in Cheshire too. She would definitely give you a cuppa and a mince pie for this lovely treat! 🔹🪿
Thank you. This is one of the best period Christmas stories.
This is one of my favorite Sherlock Holmes stories only behind the Priory School and the Musgrave Ritual. The Granada adaptation with Jeremy Brett my favorite film/TV version. Well done Simon. Bravo.
Yay a Christmas goose story -love this Holmes “gem” Thank you Simon! 🙏🏽🎄💎
@BitesizedAudio
6 ай бұрын
Ah, I see what you did there! Thanks Stephanie
Splendid! One of my favourite Holmes stories! Thank you once again, Simon.
I can't wait to listen. I'm sure it will be mesmerizing. They always are.
Yes! Excellent choice for a Christmas episode. A bonny blue egg indeed.
Nice. This is one of my faves from Sherlock's short stories. It's got a great mix of inductive reasoning, clue following, person tracking-down, interesting side characters, and a happy ending for all parties. Very nice to hear it from my favourite posh British narrator: Mr. Simon Stanhope. Happy holidays to you, Simon, and to everyone who reads this.
@BitesizedAudio
6 ай бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it! Thank you as ever, and Merry Christmas
What a smashing Christmas surprise to come home to today! Ta muchly, fella 😀♥️🎄
I have waited for you to read this, and I am so glad to get this in time for Christmas! Thank you thank you thank you thank you!
@BitesizedAudio
6 ай бұрын
That's lovely to know: glad I was able to oblige at last!
No matter what audiobook I'm in the middle of; as soon as you have a new one I jump in! Thank you so much Simon 💓
@BitesizedAudio
6 ай бұрын
Kind of you to say, thank you!
Wonderful as always Simon. I do love a good Sherlock Holmes story. And thank you for posting in the description the name of the opening music, it was lovely. Happy Christmas!!🎄🎅😊
This is one of my favorite stories. It's great that I have it for my holidays. Wishing Simon and everyone a safe and happy holiday!
Not one of my favorite Conon Doyle stories but when read/performed by Simon in his impeccable fashion it suddenly becomes wonderful , Thank you so much Sir and all the best for 2024 RNK
@BitesizedAudio
6 ай бұрын
Thank you, and the same to you and yours
I always enjoy your offerings. Thanks so much
Simon. Just as I was thinking you will be too busy performing on stage to.bring us a Christmsd story there you were with an unexpected one. Marvellous Stuff!
Truly a gem! ❤
@BitesizedAudio
6 ай бұрын
Your comment made it through, hurrah! Thanks Bob, glad to know you enjoyed it
another super story ! Merry Christmas Simon, and thanks for your wonderful channel, it must take a lot of hard work to produce such a classy, superior product.
@BitesizedAudio
6 ай бұрын
Thanks so much for your support and comments, truly appreciated
My favorite detective story read by my favorite narrator -- and so apropos to the season. Many thanks!!!
@BitesizedAudio
6 ай бұрын
You're most welcome!
Thank you so much for recording my favourite Christmas story. Wishing you and your family a very happy Christmas 🎄
@BitesizedAudio
6 ай бұрын
One of mine too. Thanks for your support Victoria, much appreciated. Best wishes for Christmas and the new year
Simon, you are doing a wonderful job of bringing these stories to life. Please carry on as long as you are able.
@BitesizedAudio
5 ай бұрын
I'll do my best!
Good story, Simon! Thank you for your reading, and merry Christmas to you.
Merry Christmas, Simon. Thank you for thinking of us.
@BitesizedAudio
6 ай бұрын
Thanks Tammy, same to you. I'm looking forward to getting back in the recording booth more regularly in the new year
Excellent! Sherlock Holmes for Christmas. Would you consider "The Five Jars" sometime?
@BitesizedAudio
6 ай бұрын
Ah yes, I take it you mean the M. R. James story? It's on my list - I'd like to read more MRJ as and when I can. I'll keep it in mind for the new year
Of course. THE Arthur Conan Doyle Christmas story. I should have known! Well, it was great to return to it through this excellent reading. And I look forward to your "Lot No. 249" in 2024.
@BitesizedAudio
6 ай бұрын
It is! I wondered if the hint I gave was too broad.... Looking forward to seeing Lot No. 249 this weekend, and it's certainly on my list for the future...
A great tale by a Master & great narration by a master of the art. Many thanks Simon xxx
@BitesizedAudio
6 ай бұрын
Thanks Lynda!
Oo! I love this one! Thank you Simon!
@BitesizedAudio
6 ай бұрын
You're welcome! Thanks Anna
OH SIMON !! I too can fall asleep to your short stories. God Bless You & Yours As You Start this New Year! Thank you so much . Goodnight 💤😴 🌙, From Montana!
Full house for Christmas here. A few quiet moments and Simon to the rescue.
@BitesizedAudio
6 ай бұрын
I hope you have a lovely festive season and manage to get some time to relax!
@code-52
6 ай бұрын
@@BitesizedAudio You too Simon. I'm back to hear this story again. I always listen three times to every story.
Perfect choice for Christmas!
@BitesizedAudio
6 ай бұрын
I'd had it on my list for the last couple of Christmases, glad to get around to it at last!
What a wonderful Christmas present! Thank you so much Simon!
@BitesizedAudio
6 ай бұрын
You're welcome Carol; and thank you for the coffee earlier, much appreciated
Thank you Simon, this is fantastic! Such a great story.
@BitesizedAudio
6 ай бұрын
Glad to know you enjoyed it, thanks Maria
As always, thanks. So we'll done in all respects. From New Zealand
So so much enjoyed. Haven't managed to concentrate on reading books recently but listening to your readings feels just as exciting. 😊
At the moment I need to listen to something on youtube in order to fall asleep, especially after I wake up in the middle if the night to go to the bathroom. It's very difficult to get back to sleep after that because my thoughts start racing and I get anxious. I usually get bored very quickly with the videos I play in the background, so it's difficult having to constantly find new material to fall asleep to. However, this has been my go to video for the past month and I don't mind playing it almost every night. The voice is pleasant, the story is not overly interesting, nor scary. Still, I never get past the 10 minute mark because I fall asleep. I stil don't know what happens in this story, I haven't listened to it while awake.😅
Your stories are the perfect relaxing accompaniment to a good fire, knitting and a dram. Perfect winter's evening. I'd love more non-ghost stories for next year. Compliments of the Season to you.
Thank you Simon! And Merry Christmas!
As always, brilliant thank you
I love your goose salesman in this one 😂. Thank you so much for sharing your talents with us. A very Merry Christmas to you and yours, Simon.
@BitesizedAudio
6 ай бұрын
Ah yes, lots of lovely cameo characters in this one. Thanks Vicki, Merry Christmas to you too
Great narration, Simon. Have a very Happy Christmas, and thank you for all of your stories this year.
@BitesizedAudio
6 ай бұрын
Many thanks Rosie, best wishes for Christmas
This was the most charming arrangement of a seasonal story I could possibly have wished for. Simply exquisite. The incidental music was especially well chosen. Wonderful. Compliments of the season to you and yours, Simon.
@BitesizedAudio
5 ай бұрын
Thank you Ada; and the same to you
❤😂 Thanks, Simon. You're the best. A wonderful Christmas to you.
This is one of my favorite Sherlock homes short stories. Your voice is great. Wishing you good health and creating more great videos in the new year. thank you!
The classic Christmas story this one, well read audio version and as pointed out in a comment on here watch Jeremy Brett the best TV Sherlock Holmes. Simon many thanks for this years ghost stories, keep them coming in 2024
@BitesizedAudio
6 ай бұрын
Thanks Space Hound, I'll do my best!
So very glad that you decided to read a Sherlock. I love all of your reads.
A valuable jewel named after a *boil* ... whee! Happy Christmas 🎅
@BitesizedAudio
6 ай бұрын
Ha! Yes, quite so... although I think the medical term may be named after the gemstone, rather than the other way around!
@lorihogue5015
6 ай бұрын
@@BitesizedAudio from what I understand the term is from the Latin carbunculus which refers to a precious stone or a kind of tumor.
You deserve more followers in my humble opinion.
@BitesizedAudio
6 ай бұрын
Thank you, appreciated. More followers are always welcome! Thanks for listening, commenting and sharing, which all helps to spread the word I think.
Very well read Sir...like always!
thank you, Simon 🎄 & Merry Christmas💎to you & yours .
@BitesizedAudio
6 ай бұрын
Thanks Joanne, and the same to you
Complements of the season todo el mundo, from a very cold Zamora, Spain. Feliz Navidad!
@BitesizedAudio
6 ай бұрын
Thanks @Smyth Harris And the same to you from an unseasonably mild UK!
Wonderful performance as always Simon, one of my favourite Sherlock Holmes stories, thank you.
@BitesizedAudio
5 ай бұрын
Glad to know you enjoyed it
Thank you so much Simon. What a great story! Perfect addition to our Christmas holidays. Happy Christmas to you and yours Beverly.
Love... Thank you!
@BitesizedAudio
6 ай бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it!
I like Simon and Carbuncle. !!! My favourite duo ....
@BitesizedAudio
2 ай бұрын
Ah yes, a great duo. I'm tempted to say, with reference to your previous comment the other day, that they famously took something of a transpontine approach to troubled water...
Merry Christmas 🎄🎁 soooooooo excited to see this !!! Thank you 😊👍
Thank you so much 🎉
New subscriber and I love the channel. I am watching the older ones until I can catch up. Great job!
@BitesizedAudio
5 ай бұрын
Thanks for listening, and subscribing! More coming soon I hope
We must never underintigate what the horses of nature can wrought, in their equinatural portense. Porridge. Abstinethe, and curdlemore; porridge.
Wow wow & wow a new *Holmes* well not new but, you know what I mean *Simon*
@BitesizedAudio
6 ай бұрын
I know what you mean! Thanks Miji Yoon
Thank you. Merry Christmas 🎄 😊
@BitesizedAudio
6 ай бұрын
Thanks Jacky, and the same to you
Happy Holidays from the Laurel Highlands of Pennsylvania.
Merry Christmas and happy new year Simon. I hope you're in good health. Take good care of yourself and your loved ones. Bless you.
@BitesizedAudio
6 ай бұрын
Thank you Patricia, and the same to you. All the best for 2024
Merry Christmas!
@BitesizedAudio
6 ай бұрын
Same to you! Thanks Snippy
Stanhope is a wonderful voice actor.
Thanks!
@BitesizedAudio
6 ай бұрын
Thanks so much for your support Michael
Thanks
@BitesizedAudio
6 ай бұрын
Thanks so much for your support, and I see you've just joined as a channel member too. Much appreciated. I hope you enjoy the extra content, do let me know if you have any problems finding it
I'm not a fan of Sherlock Holmes. But I really like this story And as always awesome narrating.
👍👍For another great video loved it And Merry Christmas
@BitesizedAudio
6 ай бұрын
Thank you! You too!
If I'm not mistaken the word is pronounced sodder, despite being spelled with an 'l' in it. Just letting you know.
@BitesizedAudio
6 ай бұрын
Ah, I believe that may be an Americanism. It's generally pronounced "sohl-der" in standard English, though there may be some regional accent variations: the "sodder" pronunciation is given as an alternative in the dictionary and it sounds like that's the standard pronunciation in the US.
@patriciajrs46
6 ай бұрын
@@BitesizedAudio Well, okay. I'll go along with that. I fully admit that I don't know everything.
Thanks
@BitesizedAudio
6 ай бұрын
Thank you 🙏
Thanks
@BitesizedAudio
5 ай бұрын
Thank you so much for your support